There are 3 ways to get from Morro Bay to Palm Springs by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 48m$89–219Drive 303.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Morro Bay to Palm Springscar 303.9 mi
5h 31m$56–81Fly
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SBP - PSP
7h 15m$504–605
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Palm Springs is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Palm Springs is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $55 - $80.
The distance between Morro Bay and Palm Springs is 355 miles. The road distance is 305.6 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Palm Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 48m and costs $85 - $220.
It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Morro Bay to Palm Springs, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Palm Springs is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Morro Bay to Palm Springs.
There are 1682+ hotels available in Palm Springs.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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